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Shalamar’s “Second Time Around” in The Venue At Horseshoe Casino was “A Night To Remember”

The songs of Shalamar certainly haven’t gone out of circulation, but outside of Howard Hewett’s solo performances or Jody Watley, former member turned groundbreaking star [More…]

“Queen Of Drag” RuPaul reveals “The House Of Hidden Meanings” throughout Vic book visit

The world of drag simply wouldn’t be the same if it weren’t for the expertise and exuberance of RuPaul, who singlehandedly made the sometimes misunderstood performance [More…]

Duran Duran’s fab “Future Past” 40th, Bastille’s “Bad Blood” and Chic’s “Good Times” fill Northerly

For a lesser band, a 40th anniversary celebration would be nothing more than a mere trip down memory lane, but when it comes to Duran Duran, there aren’t only one but two [More…]

Boney M., Samantha Fox, Bad Boys Blue ignite a Europop explosion inside the Copernicus Center

Leave it to LA Concert Group to once again bring together a bountiful bill of eclectic artists who rarely, if ever, tour through America, which in the case of the “Euro [More…]

“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” for Diana Ross throughout Supreme Hard Rock Live lovefest

Words like “icon” and “legend” get thrown around so much nowadays, they’ve lost much of their meaning, but there’s still one Supreme superstar in the form of [More…]

Black Ensemble’s rejuvenating “Reasons” pays exemplary tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire

The endurance of Earth, Wind & Fire’s iconic catalogue more than speaks for itself a half-century since getting off the ground right here in Chicago, though chances [More…]

Carly Rae Jepsen: “So Nice” Tour at Aragon Ballroom

Click here for a review of Carly Rae Jepsen at the Aragon Ballroom. For additional information on Carly Rae Jepsen, visit CarlyRaeMusic.com. Upcoming concert highlights at [More…]

From “Call Me Maybe” to “The Loneliest Time,” Carly Rae Jepsen “So Nice” to sold out Aragon

Singer/songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen became a household name on the strength of the ubiquitous single, “Call Me Maybe,” a decade ago, but she’s kept on growing an artist [More…]

The Jacksons come home to Hard Rock Live in Gary to dance, shout and “Shake Your Body”

There’s no better place on earth to ever see The Jacksons than precisely where the entire ride to superstardom started in Gary, especially now that there’s a [More…]

Tito Jackson talks The Jacksons’ Hard Rock homecoming, famous family and the blues

When several surviving members of The Jacksons reunited for the “Unity” Tour exactly a decade ago, including an appearance at the now shuttered Star Plaza Theatre in [More…]